Water is the best and most effective moisturizer. Use water-based hair products especially conditioners.

Rinse or Co-Wash your hair at least every 2-3 days in between shampoos.

Moisturize every day by adding some type of water to your hair & scalp. You should drink water and moisturize your skin daily so why should your hair be any different. Read more

Apply products from root to tip evenly throughout hair.

Avoid products that coat the hair vs. absorb into the hair such as mineral oil, petroleum & etc.

Use natural products or products with natural ingredients to seal in moisture from water and smooth the hair shaft such as shea butter, coconut oil, vegetable glycerin, and other nutrient-rich oils/butters. These products can all be purchased here

What other tips would you add for building a moisturizing natural hair regimen?

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Tamara is the Founding Editor of Natural Hair Rules!!! Natural Hair Rules (NHR) was originally created as her personal hair journal. Since its creation in 2008, it has grown to one of the top natural hair/beauty blogs online today.

The biggest hurdle for me, in the past, was being consistent and understanding that water is my friend. Now, just about every other day, I’ll at least, grab a spray bottle with water or a leave-in. I section my hair off, and go to town, working from the roots to the tips.